Third Meeting of International Data Governance Advisory Committee Held

The 3rd International Data Governance Advisory Committee was held with the aim of strengthening public–private cooperation on Japan’s strategy on data and data governance initiatives, including the promotion of Data Free Flow with Trust (DFFT).

Overview

Date and Time: March 11, 2026, 8:00–9:00
Format: Hybrid
Participants
- Digital Agency
  - Minister for Digital Transformation Hisashi Matsumoto, and Parliamentary Vice-Minister Hideto Kawasaki
- Members
  - Prof. Inatani (attended online), Mr. Endo, Mr. Sato, Mr. Tsuji, Mr. Nambu, Mr. Fukasawa, Mr. Moro (Mr. Kidani represented on his behalf), Prof. Yamamoto (Members’ names are listed in Japanese alphabetical order.)
Relevant governments
- Digital Agency of Japan, Strategy and Organization Group
- Secretariat of Cabinet Secretariat Digital Administration and Fiscal Reform Council
- Secretariat of Personal Information Protection Commission
- Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), Commerce and Information Policy Bureau
Agenda
1. Opening
2. Initiatives presented by relevant governments
  1. Digital Agency
  2. Secretariat of Cabinet Secretariat Digital Administration and Fiscal Reform Council
  3. Secretariat of Personal Information Protection Commission
3. Discussion
4. Closing

Materials

Agenda (PDF/191KB) (Japanese text)
Material 1: List of Members of the International Data Governance Advisory Committee (PDF/186KB) (Japanese text)
Material 2: Presentation Materials (Digital Agency) (PDF/2,098KB) (Japanese text)
Material 3: Presentation Materials (Secretariat of Cabinet Secretariat Digital Administration and Fiscal Reform Council) (PDF/1,784KB) (Japanese text)
Material 4: Presentation Materials (Secretariat of Personal Information Protection Commission) (PDF/1,943KB) (Japanese text)

Highlights of the day

Minister for Digital Transformation Matsumoto, in a dark suit and blue tie, speaks into a microphone at the 3rd International Data Governance Advisory Committee, seated at a table with documents and a nameplate. — (Minister for Digital Transformation Matsumoto delivering remarks during the meeting.)

Parliamentary Vice Minister Kawasaki, in a dark suit and blue tie, raises his hand while speaking at the 3rd International Data Governance Advisory Committee. Documents and a nameplate are on the table. — (Parliamentary Vice-Minister Kawasaki speaking at the meeting.)

Participants sit around U-shaped tables in a bright conference room during the 3rd International Data Governance Advisory Committee. Documents, nameplates, and drinks are placed on the tables, with large screens at the front. — (Scene of the meeting.)